SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent Friday afternoon. This is what he said.
Q: Why promote Tony Jerod-Eddie to the active roster and not a receiver?
HARBAUGH: We felt that’s where we needed the depth this …
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SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke in the media tent Friday afternoon. This is what he said.
Q: Why promote Tony Jerod-Eddie to the active roster and not a receiver?
HARBAUGH: We felt that’s where we needed the depth this …
SANTA CLARA – Greg Roman spoke in the media tent Thursday afternoon. Here’s what he said, courtesy of the 49ers.
Opening statement:
“Good afternoon, we’ve got a tough opponent this week, Arizona. Their defense, we have a lot of respect …
SANTA CLARA – Vic Fangio spoke in the media tent Thursday morning. Here’s what he said, courtesy of the 49ers.
So the obvious thing is looking at how the defense has played in six quarters without DT Justin Smith. …
Steve Young spoke on KNBR Wednesday afternoon. This is his take on the 49ers’ blowout loss to the Seahawks and what the Niners should be doing on offense.
STEVE YOUNG: They got beat up. They got pounded. I was disappointed. …
This is the transcript of Colin Kaepernick’s Week 17 Wednesday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
You’ve had a little bit of time to digest and look forward now to this week. Just what are your thoughts at this …
The 49ers just announced nine of their players have made the Pro Bowl. Seven players will start. They are FS Dashon Goldson, LG Mike Iupati, LB Aldon Smith, DT Justin Smith, LT Joe Staley, SS Donte Whitner and LB Patrick …
Brent Jones spoke on KNBR Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said.
Q: On a 1-to-10 scale, how much of an alarm meter would you ring on Sunday night?
BRENT JONES: I think it’s a 10. The thing that scares me …
This is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
I did not attend this press conference. I was flying home from Seattle when Harbaugh was speaking.
Did you guys get away with the run …
Adam Schefter just tweeted Justin Smith “is not expected to play Sunday night versus Seattle due to his elbow injury.”
Smith is the 49ers’ best run-defending defensive lineman and he also sets up most of the 49ers’ pass rush. Offensive …
SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Greg Roman’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Opening Statement:
“Good afternoon. Everybody is working hard, everybody is focused. We know how good Seattle’s defense is. I think they are statistically …
SANTA CLARA – This is the transcript of Vic Fangio’s Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
We ask you this from time to time, but after a game like Sunday’s where the Patriots had something like 92, 93 plays, …
This is what Steve Young said about Colin Kaepernick Wednesday afternoon on KNBR.
Q: What did like about Colin Kaepernick’s performance against the Patriots?
YOUNG: I think more than anything, handling it. Everyone has a sense of how hard it …
SANTA CLARA – Colin Kaepernick just spoke in the 49ers locker room. Here’s what he said.
Q: You were the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. What was your reaction?
KAEPERNICK: Excited about it.
Q: Why?
KAEPERNICK: It was a …
SANTA CLARA – In the middle of the 49ers’ locker room Tuesday afternoon, Jonathan Goodwin answered questions about the four fumbled snaps Sunday night in New England. After a few questions, Colin Kaepernick walked over and defended Goodwin. Here’s the …
SANTA CLARA — Vernon Davis spoke in the locker room Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about how much the 49ers have improved over the last few years.
Q: Do you ever stop and think about how far this team …
This is a transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Monday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
I was not in Santa Clara to attend this press conference. I was on a plane back from Boston.
How was that flight?
“I was …
SANTA CLARA – I spoke to Vernon Davis at his locker on Friday. Here’s what he said about his level of involvement in the 49ers offense.
ME: What do you think of the Diamond formation? The offense used it 17 …
Steve Young spoke on KNBR Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the 49ers’ use of Vernon Davis.
Q: Should the 49ers do a better job getting Vernon Davis open and part of the game plan?
YOUNG: I haven’t seen …
SANTA CLARA — This is what Greg Roman said about Vernon Davis Thursday in the media tent.
Q: What are the common elements defenses are doing to take away TE Vernon Davis? Three catches the last three games total, so …
Jeff Garcia spoke on 95.7 The Game on Monday. Here’s what he said about Vernon Davis, who has caught three passes the last three games.
Q: Why have they not included Vernon Davis in the game plan recently?
GARCIA: That’s …
SANTA CLARA – On Sunday, Carlos Rogers will match up against the Patriots’ two best receivers – Wes Welker and Aaron Hernandez. Here’s what Rogers said about that Wednesday in the media tent.
Q: What makes Wes Welker so tough …
SANTA CLARA — I asked Jim Harbaugh Wednesday how he’s tailoring his offense to Colin Kaepernick. Here’s what Harbaugh said.
ME: You’ve said QB Colin Kaepernick has special skills which are unique and you’ve also said you haven’t dramatically changed …
The 49ers just announced they signed linebacker Eric Bakhtiari to a two-year contract.
The 27-year old from San Mateo will most likely take over Demarcus Dobbs’ role on the special teams units. Dobbs was placed on IR earlier this week.…
SANTA CLARA — Tarell Brown spoke at his locker Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about the Patriots’ offense.
Q: What is going to be key for your defense against the Patriots?
BROWN: We all have to go out there …
SANTA CLARA – Here’s what Ray McDonald said Tuesday in the locker room about Brandon Jacobs’s suspension.
Q: Were you surprised about Brandon Jacobs getting suspended?
McDONALD: From the coaches’ standpoint, they don’t want any distractions on the team. They …
USA Today is reporting Brandon Jacobs will file a grievance against the 49ers to get reinstated on the team or to to get released.
The 49ers suspended Jacobs Monday for the rest of the season, which means he would lose …
SANTA CLARA — Here is what Jim Harbaugh said about the evolution of the 49ers offense at his Monday press conference.
Q: Frank Gore was saying that the offense with Kaepernick is really the same, just you do more read …
SAN FRANCISCO – LaMichael James spoke at his locker after the 49ers beat the Dolphins on Sunday. Here’s what he said.
Q: That first kickoff was pretty deep. You took it out. Were you going to bring it out of …
SAN FRANCISCO — Donte Whitner spoke at the podium after the 49ers beat the Dolphins on Sunday. Here’s what Whitner said.
Q: Can you talk about your body slam of Reggie Bush?
WHITNER: We just want to be physical any …
Many of you have wondered to what extent Jim Harbaugh contributes to the X’s and O’s of the 49ers offense.
I asked Anthony Dixon yesterday in the locker room if he could give any insight on the subject, and here’s …
SANTA CLARA — Greg Roman spoke in the 49ers media tent Thursday afternoon. Here is what he said about his play calling against the Rams on Sunday, courtesy of the 49ers.
After the game and Monday and yesterday, head …
SANTA CLARA — This is what Greg Roman said about the Dolphins defense at his Thursday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
Opening Statement:
“Good afternoon. Got a good Miami team coming in here, their defense playing at a …
SANTA CLARA — Vic Fangio spoke in the 49ers media tent Thursday afternoon. Here is what he said, courtesy of the 49ers.
What kind of problems do the Dolphins present?
“Well, they’ve got a talented young quarterback who’s a …
SANTA CLARA – Jim Harbaugh spoke to Bay Area reporters in the 49ers media tent Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Colin Kaepernick.
Q: Are you ready to name Colin Kaepernick the starting quarterback going forward, or will you …
Brent Jones spoke on KNBR Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said the 49ers have to do to make up for the loss of Kendall Hunter.
Q: What do the 49ers do with Kendall Hunter out for the year?
BRENT JONES: …
Jim Harbaugh spoke on KNBR Tuesday morning. Here’s what he said about Colin Kaepernick and the decision to bench Alex Smith.
Q: Was the safety a young mistake by Kaepernick, or was that just an NFL play that happens?
HARBAUGH: …
Jeff Garcia spoke on 95.7 The Game Monday afternoon. Here’s what he said about Colin Kaepernick’s performance against the Rams, and Alex Smith’s recent benching.
Q: How do you evaluate Colin Kaepernick’s against the Rams?
GARCIA: “I don’t think that …
SANTA CLARA – This is what LaMichael James said at his locker Tueaday afternoon.
Q: Do you feel like you’re game ready?
JAMES: Yeah, I feel like I can go out there and help the team, which I prepare for …
SANTA CLARA – Frank Gore spoke at his locker Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what he said about LaMichael James.
GORE: LaMichael is still learning. I see that he got better from when he first got here to now. I see a …
Lorenzo Neal spoke on 95.7 The Game Tuesday morning. Here’s what he said about Vernon Davis’ lack of involvement in the 49ers offense.
Q: What do you think of Vernon Davis’ disappearance the last two games?
NEAL: “You have to …
Former quarterbacks Steve Young, Ron Jaworski and Trent Dilfer just spoke on ESPN about the 49ers recent quarterback change. Here’s what they said.
DILFER: “I’m really wrestling with this decision to go with Colin Kaepernick. I see the splash. I …
SANTA CLARA – This is what Jim Harbaugh said about Colin Kaepernick at the Monday press conference.
Q: You said after the game that you’re not going to make a change at quarterback. After watching the film, did that reinforce …
SANTA CLARA – This is what Jim Harbaugh said about the fumbled fourth quarter pitch play that resulted in a touchdown for the Rams defense.
Q: Was the fumble-touchdown Kaepernick’s mistake or was it the mistake of the entire offense?…
SANTA CLARA – Here is what Jim Harbaugh said about David Akers at his Monday press conference.
Q: What’s David Akers’ status? Do you expect him to be kicking on Sunday for the 49ers?
HARBAUGH: “I do. We’ll see what …
I just read a piece by Sports Illustrated writer Don Banks that has some fascinating background on the 49ers QB situation.
Here are two brief excerpts from the 2,000 word article.
Banks writes: “….like all NFL head coaches to some …
SANTA CLARA – Here is the transcript of Jim Harbaugh’s Friday press conference, courtesy of the 49ers.
How did the week go?
“Good week. Got a chance to work on our turf field today. And playing on turf this week. …
Carlos Rogers spoke on KNBR Thursday evening. Tom Tolbert asked Rogers if he felt sorry for Alex Smith. Here’s what Rogers said.
Q: Knowing what Alex Smith has gone through here in San Francisco, and seeing what he’s done, and …
Steve Young just spoke on KNBR. Here’s what he said about Colin Kaepernick, Alex Smith and Jim Harbaugh.
YOUNG: I played a long time, and this is a big boy league, and it’s a tough league, and you get paid …
SANTA CLARA — Here is what Greg Roman said Thursday about Colin Kaepernick, courtesy of the 49ers.
Usually a young quarterback can get a lot of leeway to make mistakes. You guys are in the playoff hunt and you’ve …
SANTA CLARA — Here is what Greg Roman said Thursday about Michael Crabtree, courtesy of the 49ers.
What makes WR Michael Crabtree so valuable on third downs?
“Well, Michael’s a really good football player. Mike’s got great hands. I …